Donegal, Dublin Advance to All-Ireland Quarter and Semi-Finals

Donegal secured a place in the All-Ireland football quarter-finals with a dominant win over Louth, and manager Jim McGuinness expressed delight at reaching this stage despite a demanding schedule. Dublin's football side also progressed, with Paul Flynn praising Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne's crucial role in winning possession and Luke Brathneach's character in sealing a victory over Cork. In hurling, Dublin caused a major upset by defeating Limerick in the All-Ireland SHC quarter-final despite playing with 14 men after the early dismissal of captain Chris Crummey, setting up a semi-final clash with Cork. Cork's manager Pat Ryan expects to have a near full squad for the upcoming semi-final at Croke Park, emphasizing the benefit of the four-week break for injury recovery and focused preparation. Dublin's hurling boss Niall Ó Ceallacháin expressed confidence in his team's ability to overcome Limerick, highlighting the resilience shown during their shock win. The Dublin hurling victory marks a significant setback for Limerick, who have not missed an All-Ireland semi-final since 2017 and had a disappointing season overall.